February 17, 2017 12:54pm ESTFebruary 17, 2017 12:06pm ESTA number of matches from Spain's top division will be broadcast live and for free online as part of a new development in coverage(Getty Images)

Ryan Kelly

Published on Feb. 17, 2017

Feb. 17, 2017

Followers of La Liga will be able to watch games live on Facebook, beginning with the February 17 clash between Granada and Real Betis, the league has confirmed.

In a novel new feature in the coverage of Spain's top division, games will be shown live regularly on the social media platform, allowing followers of the league to tune in online and for free.